Crews Quell Brush Fire Along Cynwyd Heritage Trail Monday

BALA CYNWYD, PA — Firefighters in Lower Merion Township took on a brush fire along the Cynwyd Heritage Trail Monday morning as dry conditions persist in the region.

According to the Belmont Hills Fire Company, crews at about 10:22 a.m. were sent to the trail for a reported brush fire.

While en route, firefighters saw smoke rising in the sky and asked for more units, which led the Gladwyne Volunteer Fire Company and Union Fire Association to respond as well.

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On scene, firefighters found a large brush fire that was moving quickly up the hill towards Westminster Cemetery, prompting the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore and Narberth Fire Company to join in fighting the blaze.

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After about two hours of work, the fire was out and all units returned to service.

The Belmont Hills Fire Company, however, said another small brush fire began at about 2 p.m. in the same area.

That fire was taken care of in about half an hour.